Physical Sciences Teacher (Grades 10-12)

Teach at a low-fee private school in Pietermaritzburg where your planning, marking and patience all count. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Pietermaritzburg. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Set, mark and moderate formal assessment tasks for the term
• Use data projectors, smartboards or tablets where the school has them
• Handle classroom discipline with the school's code of conduct
• Attend staff meetings, subject meetings and district workshops
• Plan weekly lessons against the CAPS annual teaching plan
• Capture marks on SA-SAMS or the school's reporting platform before deadlines
• Prepare Grade 12 learners for prelims and the NSC exams

• Clear record on the National Register for Sex Offenders and a police clearance
• You can manage a class of 35 or more without losing control
• At least 1 year of classroom teaching, including teaching practice
• Full SACE registration (provisional registration only for student or newly qualified teachers)
• Sound knowledge of CAPS and the assessment policy for your phase
• A B.Ed, or a degree plus PGCE, in the phase and subject you'll teach

• Pension and medical aid for permanent posts
• Paid SACE CPTD workshops
• Fee discount for your own children at independent schools
• Housing allowance for SGB and state-funded posts where it applies

• Add your matric results or pass rates for your classes if they improved; hard numbers beat adjectives.
• Mention the extra-murals you can run, as smaller schools often choose the teacher who can also coach.